WEATHER: From sunny skies to threatening storms, here’s what conditions look like into Monday

Kabous Le Roux

Kabous Le Roux

10 April 2026 | 9:01

Thunderstorms hit Johannesburg and Pretoria this weekend, with heavy rain risks by Monday, while Cape Town stays mild and mostly sunny.

WEATHER: From sunny skies to threatening storms, here’s what conditions look like into Monday

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Johannesburg will see warm conditions with thunderstorms over the weekend, according to AccuWeather.

Saturday is hazy and warm with a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. Winds are light, with a high UV index of 7.

On Sunday, temperatures remain at 26°C (low 12°C), but conditions turn unsettled. Partly sunny skies give way to afternoon thunderstorms, with a 55% chance of rain.

Monday brings more instability, with a high of 25°C and a low of 13°C. Expect cloudy conditions with scattered morning thunderstorms before some sunshine returns later.

Pretoria stays hot, with a significant risk of heavy thunderstorms by Monday.

Saturday will be hazy and hot, reaching 29°C with a low of 15°C. UV levels remain high at 7, with light winds.

Sunday continues to be hot at 29°C (low 16°C), with hazy sunshine and a slight chance of rain.

By Monday, storm activity intensifies. Temperatures hold at 29°C, but there’s a 90% chance of showers and a heavy thunderstorm, especially early in the day, under mostly cloudy skies.

Cape Town enjoys stable and pleasant weather throughout the period.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. Winds are light, with a moderate UV index of 5.

Sunday warms slightly to 24°C (low 15°C), with sunny to partly cloudy skies and comfortable conditions.

Monday will be warmer, reaching 26°C with a low of 16°C. It remains mostly sunny and calm, with no chance of rain.

Have a lekker weekend!

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